If your computer has a Thunderbolt drive, odds are it's been pretty neglected. Some external storage options are good, but no one choice is a no-brainer. Until now, that is. LaCie's vivid orange drive is the best way to back up files, superfast.

Given how miniaturized Thunderbolt and SSD drives are, this seems a little bigger than it should be. Still, it's compact enough to throw in a bag.

Should You Buy It?

If you need backup storage (and you do), you might be willing to spend extra dough for the fastest possible speeds. In that case, yes, this should be the one you buy. It's the best Thunderbolt drive I've used yet—one of the best external hard drives, period. And it makes Thunderbolt finally feel worth it.